Oceania: The Shape of Time Flowers From the early Bass Strait

From the early Bass Strait sealing industries to George Augustus Robinson’s ‘conciliation’ missions

the world as we knew it blurs and collapses in on itself

multi-faceted account of the milieu in which progressive art evolved - through the roles of key artists and of landmark exhibitions

D'Angelico

Part of a brand-new series of board books Let’s Look At… and with beautiful artwork from bestselling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars

Oceania: The Shape of Time Flowers From the early Bass StraitOffering a fresh look at Oceania that incorporates new scholarship and perspectives from Indigenous voices, this book uses art to explore histories of expression and aesthetic innovation that epitomize this vast and expansive region. The visual arts of Oceania tell a wealth of dynamic stories about origins, ancestral power, performance, and initiation. This publication explores the deeply rooted connections between Austronesian speaking peoples, whose